Bus collision at Fox River Grove kills seven students
A school bus carrying 35 students was hit by a Chicago-bound express train at Fox River Grove Illinois as the bus waited at a traffic light with its rear over the tracks. Investigators say the bus driver Patricia Catencamp did not see or hear the train. Seven students died, two others later. Eight students hospitalized. NTSB noted warning sensors and crossing timing under review. Residents and officials had long complained of signal coordination at the crossing. The train slowed but could not stop.
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Los Angeles DA says Fuhrman testifies despite racism remarks
District Attorney Gil Garcetti explained prosecutors had to call Mark Fuhrman to testify against O J Simpson though they knew of his racist statements. He noted the glove issue would invite defense questions and stressed the case’s seriousness.
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North Korean agent fatally shot in renewed gunfight
A North Korean agent who evaded capture for 2 1/2 days after a deadly shootout with police was fatally shot Friday morning during another gunfight. A military spokesman said the man was hit by three bullets and wounded in the head and legs before dying at a military hospital. The clash occurred on a remote mountain area cordoned off by 20,000 troops since Tuesday.
Powell weighs presidential bid as he contacts GOP figures
Colin Powell, assessing a run, has phoned prominent conservatives including Jack Kemp and Ronald Lauder, with other names on his list this week. Republicans say he appears enthusiastic yet has not decided or named campaign roles. Conservatives warn against endorsing Powell for abortion rights and gun control. Powell hints at allies from the Reagan era to blunt criticism as deliberations continue.
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Coalition targets daytime talk shows in culture fight
In Washington a bipartisan coalition led by William Bennett and Senators Lieberman and Nunn urged an end to daytime talk shows they say debase culture and harm children. They cited Ricki Lake, Jenny Jones, Sally Jessy Raphael, Jerry Springer, Montel Williams and Maury Povich. Producers defended the format as harmless entertainment and a forum for personal problems.
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Reno criticizes crack cocaine sentence disparity
U S Attorney General Janet Reno urged equalization of crack and powder cocaine penalties, calling the 100 to 1 ratio unfair for simple possession. She suggested the need for a guided, fair ratio, noting the disparity harms minorities while powder cases remain lighter. The Sentencing Commission had proposed equal treatment in possession and distribution, but Congress rejected the idea, amid prison disturbances following a House vote.
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